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• The color of the lane marking fromthe road is difficult to distinguish.
• Driving on a steep grade or a curve.
• Light reflects from the water on the road.
• The lens or windshield is stained with foreign matter.
• The sensor can not detect the lane because of fog, heavy rain or heavy
snow.
• The surrounding temperature of the inside rear view mirror is high due to
a direct ray of light.
• The lane is very wide or narrow.
• The lane line is damaged or indistinct.
• The shadow is on the lane line by a median strip.
• There is a mark similar to a lane line.
• There is a boundary structure.
• The distance from vehicle ahead is very short or the vehicle ahead hides
the lane line.
• The vehicle shakes heavily.
• The lane number increases or decrea‐ ses or the lane lines are crossing
complicatedly.
• Putting something on the dashboard. • Driving with the sun in front of you.
• Driving in areas under construction.
• The lane line is more than two in ei‐
ther side (Left/Right).
• The windshield is fogged by humid air in the vehicle.
• The driver turns the wiper switch to HI mode.

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System malfunction
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When the "Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system" warning mes‐ sage appears, the system is not work‐
ing properly. In this case, have the vehi‐
cle inspected by a professional work‐ shop. Kia recommends to visit an au‐
thorized Kia dealer/service partner.
WARNING
•The Driver Attention Warning sys‐tem is not a substitute for safedriving practices, but a conven‐ience function only. It is the re‐sponsibility of the driver to alwaysdrive cautiously to prevent unex‐pected and sudden situations fromoccurring. Pay attention to theroad conditions at all times.
•The system may suggest a breakaccording to the driver's drivingpattern or habits even if the driverdoesn't feel fatigue.
•The driver, who feels fatigued,should take a break, even thoughthere is no break suggestion bythe Driver Attention Warning sys‐tem.
NOTICE
The Driver Attention Warning sys‐
tem utilizes the camera sensor on
the front windshield for its opera‐
tion. To keep the camera sensor in
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the best condition, you should ob‐
serve the followings:
•NEVER install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield,
nor tint the front windshield.
•NEVER locate any reflective ob‐
jects (i.e. white paper, mirror) over
the dashboard. Any light reflection
may cause a malfunction of the
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
system.
•Pay extreme caution to keep the
camera sensor out of water.
•NEVER arbitrarily disassemble the
camera assembly, nor apply any
impact on the camera assembly.
CAUTION
The Driver Attention Warning sys‐tem may not properly operate withlimited alerting in the following sit‐uations:
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BCW (Blind-Spot Collision
Warning) / LCA (Lane Change
Assist)
Operating conditions
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The indicator on the switch will illumi‐
nate when the Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) system switch is press‐
ed with the ignition switch ON. If the
vehicle speed exceeds 30 km/h (18.6 mph), the system will activate.
If you press the switch again, the
switch indicator and system will be
turned off.
If the ignition switch is turned OFF and ON the system returns to the previous
state. When the system is not used turn the
system off by pressing the switch.
When the system is turned on the warning light will illuminate for
3 seconds on the outside rearview mir‐
ror.
Warning type
The system will activate when: 1. The system is on
2. Vehicle speed is above 30 km/h (18.6 mph)
3. Other vehicles are detected in the rear side
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If a vehicle is detected within the boun‐
dary of the system, a warning light will illuminate on the outside rearview mir‐
ror.
If the detected vehicle is not in detec‐
tion range, the warning will be turned off.

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The second stage alarm will activate
when: 1. The first stage alert is on
2. The turn signal is on to change a lane
When the second stage alert is activa‐ ted, a warning light will be blinking on
the outside rearview mirror and an
alarm will sound.
If you move the turn signal switch to origin position, the second stage alert
will be deactivated.
- The second stage alarm can be deac‐
tivated. • To activate the alarm:
Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and select Blind-Spot Collision
Warning Sound on the LCD display.
• To deactivate the alarm : Go to the User Settings Mode
Sound and deselect Blind-Spot Colli‐
sion Warning Sound on the LCD dis‐
play.
CAUTION
The alarm function helps alert thedriver. Deactivate this function onlywhen it is necessary.
Detecting sensor
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The sensors are located inside the rear
bumper.
Always keep the rear bumper clean for the system to work properly.
Warning message
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Warning type
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• If an approaching vehicle detected by
sensors, the warning is chime and the
warning light will blink on the outside
rearview mirror.
• If the detected vehicle is out of de‐ tection range, moving away in the
opposite direction or moving slow,
the warning is cancelled.
• The system may not be operating properly due to other factors or cir‐
cumstances, so always pay attention to your surrounding.
❈ If the bumper on either side is
blocked by a barrier or vehicles, the
system sensing ability may be de‐
teriorated.
WARNING
•The warning light on the outsiderearview mirror will illuminatewhenever a vehicle is detected atthe rear side by the system.To avoid accidents, do not focusonly on the warning light and ne‐glect to see the surrounding of thevehicle.
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•Drive safely even though the vehi‐cle is equipped with a Blind-SpotCollision Warning (BCW) system.Do not solely rely on the systembut check for yourself beforechanging lanes.The system may not alert thedriver in some conditions so al‐ways check the surroundings whiledriving.
CAUTION
•The system may not work proper‐ly if the bumper has been replacedor if a repair work has been donenear the sensor.
•The detection area differs accord‐ing to the roads width. If the roadis narrow the system may detectother vehicles in the second nextlane.
•On the contrary, if the road is verywide the system may not detectother vehicles in the next lane.
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ECONOMICAL OPERATION
Your vehicle's fuel economy depends mainly on your style of driving, where
you drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how
many kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate
your vehicle as economically as possi‐
ble, use the following driving sugges‐ tions to help save money in both fuel
and repairs: • Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a mod‐ erate rate. Don't make "jackrabbit"
starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a steady cruising speed.
Don't race between stoplights. Try to
adjust your speed to the traffic so
you don't have to change speeds un‐
necessarily. Avoid heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid un‐
necessary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
• Drive at a moderate speed. The fast‐ er you drive, the more fuel your vehi‐cle uses. Driving at a moderate
speed, especially on the highway, is
one of the most effective ways to re‐
duce fuel consumption. • Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot
resting on the brake pedal may cause
the brakes to overheat, which re‐ duces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.
• Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pres‐
sure. Incorrect inflation, either too
much or too little, results in unneces‐ sary tire wear. Check the tire pres‐
sures at least once a month.
• Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can re‐
sult from hitting curbs or driving too fast over irregular surfaces. Poor
alignment causes faster tire wear
and may also result in other prob‐
lems as well as greater fuel con‐
sumption.
• Keep your car in good condition. For better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your car
in accordance with the maintenance
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SPECIAL DRIVING CONDITIONS
Hazardous driving conditions
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice, mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions: • Drive cautiously and allow extra dis‐ tance for braking.
• Avoid sudden braking or steering.
• When braking with non-ABS brakes pump the brake pedal with a light up-
and-down motion until the vehicle is stopped.
WARNING
nABS
Do not pump the brake pedal on avehicle equipped with ABS.
• If stalled in snow, mud, or sand, use second gear. Accelerate slowly to
avoid spinning the drive wheels.
• Use sand, rock salt, tire chains, or other non-slip material under the
drive wheels to provide traction when
stalled in ice, snow, or mud.
WARNING
nDownshifting
Downshifting with an automatictransaxle, while driving on slipperysurfaces can cause an accident. Thesudden change in tire speed couldcause the tires to skid. Be carefulwhen downshifting on slippery sur‐faces.
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to
free it from snow, sand, or mud, first turn the steering wheel right and left
to clear the area around your front
wheels. Then, shift back and forth be‐ tween 1st (First) and R (Reverse) in ve‐
hicles equipped with a manual transaxle
or R (Reverse) and any forward gear in
vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle. Do not race the engine, and
spin the wheels as little as possible. If
you are still stuck after a few tries, have the vehicle pulled out by a tow ve‐
hicle to avoid engine overheating and
possible damage to the transaxle.
CAUTION
Prolonged rocking may cause engineover-heating, transaxle damage orfailure, and tire damage.
WARNING
nSpinning tires
Do not spin the wheels, especially atspeeds more than 56 km/h (35mph). Spinning the wheels at highspeeds when the vehicle is station‐ary could cause a tire to overheatwhich could result in tire damagethat may injure bystanders.
NOTICE
The ESC system (if equipped) should
be turned OFF prior to rocking the
vehicle.
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WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck insnow, mud, sand, etc., then you mayattempt to rock the vehicle free bymoving it forward and backward. Donot attempt this procedure if peopleor objects are anywhere near the ve‐hicle. During the rocking operationthe vehicle may suddenly move for‐ward of backward as it becomes un‐stuck, causing injury or damage tonearby people or objects.
Smooth cornering
Avoid braking or gear changing in cor‐
ners, especially when roads are wet. Ideally, corners should always be taken
under gentle acceleration. If you follow
these suggestions, tire wear will be held to a minimum.
Driving at night
Because night driving presents more
hazards than driving in the daylight, here are some important tips to re‐
member: • Slow down and keep more distance between you and other vehicles, as it
may be more difficult to see at night, especially in areas where there may
not be any street lights.
• Adjust your mirrors to reduce the glare from other driver's headlights.

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